9/26/2025
Crypto in Motion: How the Week of September 19-26 Shaken the Market and Regulations
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Crypto in Motion: How the Week of September 19-26 Shaken the Market and Regulations
The cryptocurrency world didn’t start to shake its head during the week of September 19-26, 2025 – on the contrary, a mix of regulatory breakthroughs, stock market fluctuations and new signals for investors emerged. We bring you a selection of the most interesting events.
Week in a Nutshell: What Happened
1. USA: SEC Rapidly Accelerating the Path for Cryptocurrency ETFs
One of the most closely watched steps of this period came from the US regulatory authority. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new generic listing standards that will allow exchanges (e.g. Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, Cboe) to approve certain spot crypto ETFs without the need for individual 19b-4 approval.
This means that the approval process could be shortened from many months to just 75 days, if the ETF meets the necessary criteria.
Already this week, ETF proposals for XRP and Dogecoin have emerged, with decent debut volume – together generating around $55 million on the first day.
Bloomberg analysts estimate that the number of US cryptocurrency ETFs could double over the next year.
The move is seen as a significant milestone: the first time a regulatory path has been set for a “standard” crypto ETF, reflecting an effort to facilitate institutional access to cryptocurrencies.
2. Strong sell-off and liquidation of leveraged positions
Bitcoin and other key cryptocurrencies have not escaped market turmoil during the week. Bitcoin recorded a decline of around -2.9%, Ethereum even went down by -7.9%, with liquidations of around $1.8 billion – mostly from long positions.
According to analysts, the pressure was amplified by overvalued leverage in the futures market, which led to a chain reaction of sell-offs.
Despite this, the market has held a relatively stable position – Bitcoin’s price is actively consolidating below ATH levels, indicating a possible entry zone for “cooler” capital.
3. Transatlantic cooperation: UK & US establish regulatory taskforce
In an effort to harmonize approaches to digital assets and capital markets, the US and the UK have announced the creation of a joint initiative, the “Taskforce for Markets of the Future”.
The aim is to reduce regulatory barriers and facilitate cross-border capital flows in digital markets. The output should be recommendations within 180 days.
This step indicates that regulators are starting to perceive cryptocurrencies as part of the broader financial architecture, rather than a marginal phenomenon.
4. Investigation into possible misuse of inside information in the US
American regulators – both the SEC and FINRA – have launched an investigation into suspicious movements in companies’ shares just before the announcement of cryptocurrency purchases or investments.
More than 200 companies that planned to include cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets in 2025 were interviewed.
The goal: to uncover potential insider trading or unauthorized disclosure of important information. This is a reminder that even with the acceleration of regulations, companies must maintain transparency and ethical standards.
5. Great Britain: banks push for tokenized deposits
In response to the Bank of England’s warning about the risks of stablecoins, British banks are launching pilot projects for tokenizing regular deposits.
Institutions such as HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Santander are among those involved. The use of tokenization allows traditional deposits to be converted into blockchain forms, but in a regulated environment.
This initiative could represent a bridge between traditional banking and decentralized finance.
The shift towards tokenized banking products New deposit and payment models Creating new vulnerabilities and the need for strong regulation
This week means one thing for investors and enthusiasts: it is no longer enough to simply hold a substantial exposure to crypto – the regulatory environment and risk factors must be actively monitored. On the other hand, the open path for ETFs, international cooperation and innovative banking solutions give optimistic signals.
We informed you on the Coingarage exchange blog this week ( links to articles )
*This is not an investment recommendation.
The Coingarage Team
